Metro
Gainesville Department of Doing director resigns
By Taylor Girtman | Feb. 7, 2019Wendy Thomas held the position for two and a half years
COVID-19
Opinion
Darts & Laurels: Feb. 8, 2019
Feb. 7, 2019The sun and the heat are finally back where they belong in the Sunshine State, and it’s time to get back to business as usual — days beside the pool. You grab your towel and slide your sunglasses onto your face, making your way down to the pool. You slip into one of the reclining chairs that line the outside of the pool and begin to relax. Thoughts of midterms pushed firmly out of your head, the only thing on your mind is the shoreline that awaits you during Spring Break.
Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Impact's dirty little secret
Feb. 7, 2019So there I was on Saturday afternoon, existing.
Opinion
Krishna Lunch is the perfect cure for a bad day
Feb. 7, 2019The first article I ever published for The Independent Florida Alligator was a comedic piece about where to study around campus. One of the places I suggested going to was Plaza of the Americas, and I stand by this statement. It’s still where I eat and study most weekdays. I spend most of my waking hours on Plaza because Krishna Lunch has become a staple in my diet. No, seriously. I eat it all. the. time. And that’s saying something because I am an extraordinarily finicky eater.
Opinion
21 Savage’s detainment is a window into US immigration
Feb. 7, 2019Anyone who has ever dealt with the U.S. immigration system is likely to label the process long, challenging and sometimes discouraging.
University
First Alachua County Labor Coalition teach-in discusses environment, mental health at UF
By Kelly Hayes | Feb. 7, 2019About 50 people attended, including a mayoral candidate
Metro
Man accused of trying to run a man over with horse flees deputies on horseback
By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Feb. 7, 2019His bond is $12,500
University
TEDxGainesville is coming on Saturday. Here's what they'll talk about.
By Abraham Hunt | Feb. 7, 2019Shaneequa Cannon wants inspiration to be born from her TEDxGainesville talk on Feb. 9.
The Avenue
Inked in regret: How to handle a bad tattoo
By Alex Camargo | Feb. 6, 2019Last week, Ariana Grande posted a picture of her newest body ink. The tattoo was meant to represent her new hit song, “7 rings.” Instead, the Kanji characters on Grande’s palm actually translated to “shichirin,” which means a small barbecue grill.
The Avenue
Changeville
By Vanessa Blankenship | Feb. 6, 2019Changeville Music and Arts Festival is bringing around 5,000 peoplefrom all aspects of entertainment and the community to promote social change.
The Avenue
Avenue Eats: Let’s taco-bout it
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 6, 2019Everyone loves a good taco Tuesday, but where should you go to engage in this zesty entree?
The Avenue
Series Review of the Week: Netflix's 'Dynasty'
By Tranelle Maner | Feb. 6, 2019A show produced by The CW Television Network is getting a new wave of viewers thanks to its Netflix upload, which brought a new audience into an old storyline.
The Avenue
Unleash your inner wild cat: Neon Liger’s 11-year anniversary
By Jackie DeFreitas | Feb. 6, 2019On Saturday, The Wooly will hold the 11-year anniversary of Neon Liger.
The Avenue
First SciArt showcase at Florida Museum of Natural History
By Sara Han | Feb. 6, 2019See the Florida Museum of Natural History come alive in a new way at the first SciArt Showcase to open Friday.
Sports
Florida men falter in final round, women descend on leaderboard
By Victor Prieto | Feb. 5, 2019The Gators men’s golf team entered Tuesday leading the field in Jacksonville at the Sea Best Invitational. It finished the day in third place, shooting 9-over par in the final round and stumbling to finish 8-over for the tournament.
News
Do people really want to see Mike White fired over one bad season?
By Jake Dreilinger | Feb. 5, 2019The angry mob of Florida fans is all over Twitter as of late, fully equipped with torches and pitchforks. Especially after the men’s basketball team lost to Auburn on Tuesday night.
Sports
Three observations ahead of the beginning of UF’s season
By Brendan Farrell | Feb. 5, 2019The month of February ushers in a new season of Florida softball, and there’s a lot about coach Tim Walton’s program that’s new.
University
No backup artist in place for UF 21 Savage performance
By Katherine Wallace-Fernandez | Feb. 5, 2019He is scheduled to perform at UF on Feb. 27
Sports
What the “Link to Pink” meet means to Florida
By River Wells | Feb. 5, 2019The Gators’ gymnastics team may be competing in a regular season meet against Auburn on Friday, but there’s nothing regular about it.
